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NOW THEREFORE, we, the people of History of Negaraku
Malaysia, pledge to concentrate
our energy and efforts to achieve The national anthem was created
these ambitions based on the in 1957 and the selection of the
following principles: song was made by the former Prime
Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra
• Belief in God Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul
• Loyalty to the King and Hamid Halim Shah. The rhythm of the
“Negaraku” was quoted from the
Country rhythm of the state anthem of Perak.
• Supremacy of the The state anthem of Perak had the
original idea of the song “Terang
Constitution Bulan” which is a song favoured by
• Rules of Law Sultan Abdullah, the Sultan of Perak,
• Courtesy and Morality while he was in exile on the island of
Seychelles. “Negaraku” emphasises
NATIONAL ANTHEM loyalty and unity for national progress.
This song serves to raise patriotism
Negaraku and love for the homeland. The idea
Tanah tumpahnya to create the national anthem arose
darahku when the country was then preparing
Rakyat hidup bersatu dan to celebrate its Independence Day.
maju The national anthem should be
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan played during the proclamation of
kurniakan Independence which was set on 31
Raja kita selamat August 1957.
bertakhta Thus, in February 1957, an official
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan anthem creation contest was held.
kurniakan However, the four final songs that
Raja kita selamat were shortlisted were rejected by the
bertakhta Special Committee of the National
(Maestoso) Anthem Selection (JKPLK), led by Tunku
Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. Tunku
* Note: Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj instead
Mestoso means: recommended the state Anthem
- Tempo is rather slow but full of majesty of Perak as the basis for creating a
- Can be played with orchestra and grand piano music national anthem of Malaysia. The
proposal had been agreed by the
other members of JKPLK. The Score for
the song “Negaraku” was provided by
Alfonso Soliano (leader of the Radio
Orchestra of Malaya), D.S.P Croff
(Music Director, the Royal Police Band),
Captain Lenthall (Music Director, the
Malay Military Band, Port Dickson) and
A. T Reed (General Director of Radio
Malaya). The lyrics of the national
anthem, “Negaraku” was prepared
by a Special Committee led by Tunku
Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj with the
agreement of the Malay Sultans.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the people of History of Negaraku
Malaysia, pledge to concentrate
our energy and efforts to achieve The national anthem was created
these ambitions based on the in 1957 and the selection of the
following principles: song was made by the former Prime
Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra
• Belief in God Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul
• Loyalty to the King and Hamid Halim Shah. The rhythm of the
“Negaraku” was quoted from the
Country rhythm of the state anthem of Perak.
• Supremacy of the The state anthem of Perak had the
original idea of the song “Terang
Constitution Bulan” which is a song favoured by
• Rules of Law Sultan Abdullah, the Sultan of Perak,
• Courtesy and Morality while he was in exile on the island of
Seychelles. “Negaraku” emphasises
NATIONAL ANTHEM loyalty and unity for national progress.
This song serves to raise patriotism
Negaraku and love for the homeland. The idea
Tanah tumpahnya to create the national anthem arose
darahku when the country was then preparing
Rakyat hidup bersatu dan to celebrate its Independence Day.
maju The national anthem should be
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan played during the proclamation of
kurniakan Independence which was set on 31
Raja kita selamat August 1957.
bertakhta Thus, in February 1957, an official
Rahmat bahagia Tuhan anthem creation contest was held.
kurniakan However, the four final songs that
Raja kita selamat were shortlisted were rejected by the
bertakhta Special Committee of the National
(Maestoso) Anthem Selection (JKPLK), led by Tunku
Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. Tunku
* Note: Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj instead
Mestoso means: recommended the state Anthem
- Tempo is rather slow but full of majesty of Perak as the basis for creating a
- Can be played with orchestra and grand piano music national anthem of Malaysia. The
proposal had been agreed by the
other members of JKPLK. The Score for
the song “Negaraku” was provided by
Alfonso Soliano (leader of the Radio
Orchestra of Malaya), D.S.P Croff
(Music Director, the Royal Police Band),
Captain Lenthall (Music Director, the
Malay Military Band, Port Dickson) and
A. T Reed (General Director of Radio
Malaya). The lyrics of the national
anthem, “Negaraku” was prepared
by a Special Committee led by Tunku
Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj with the
agreement of the Malay Sultans.
